Laying the foundation for an effective diet can be a complicated process. Many trainers, in their frustration, turn to computer software programs in an effort to simplify the process. While these programs are indeed handy, a client may lose confidence in an instructor who relies too heavily on software, and too little on their own knowledge. Let’s get back to the basics. We will simplify calculating caloric needs and nutrient ratios in this article.

Use this to figure how much you actually need, it’s pretty darn accurate.